There’s nothing sweeter than your baby’s face! You could stare at your son or daughter all day. And although all babies are perfect in the eyes of their mother, there are issues that sometimes need a little healing, such as dry skin and eczema. Newborns especially are prone to dry patches of skin on the [...]
Whether you’re pregnant, nursing, or health conscious for other reasons, you’ll want to steer clear of those products developed for whitening your teeth. There are some natural solutions that, as usual, are much cheaper and safer than what you find at the store. The best solutions for teeth whitening can be found right under your [...]
Store-bought vanilla extract is expensive and often has preservatives, but it’s easy to make your own and much cheaper too. I’ve been making my own vanilla extract for over a year now, and I use it all the time. I add it to the homemade soymilk and granola, and I’ve been really happy [...]
I love making my own air fresheners - they’re safe, cheap, and you can change scents easily whenever your olfactory lobes get bored. I’m passing along some fragrant room spray recipes for you to try. Although they all call for a little vodka, I use just water when I make small quantities. I find it [...]
It’s been a hard day. Soccer practice, cupcakes for the bake sale, your toddler spilled the whole box of cereal on the kitchen floor - and then added milk. Now is not the time for a nervous breakdown, oh no. (Incidentally, see my post on teas for stressed out moms.) Now is the time for [...]
You know I like tea. Herbal teas are fantastic for what ails you or just as a comfort. Green tea is a great antioxidant and disease preventative. But what if I told you not to drink your tea? Today my tea advice to you is: Dump it on the floor! [...]
If you want that kitchen sparkling but you don’t want the cabinet under your sink to look like the mad scientist’s laboratory, ditch those nasty bottles of harmful cleansers and replace them with these safe and, might I add, cheap items!
Smelly cutting board? Wet it down and rub a little dry mustard on it. Let [...]
A mom’s got to pamper herself to help recharge her batteries. While department stores have their pricey chemical-laden treatments, there’s a plenitude of goodness right in your own kitchen. Here are just a few natural hair and skin treatment remedies - fun to try, inexpensive, and 100% natural!
For clogged pores, place a big handful of [...]
Spring is nearly upon us, and with the warmer weather come the bugs. Pesky mosquitoes, bees, wasps, you name your buzzing little pest. For most people, this means cracking out a can of Raid or slathering smelly bug repellents on their children. But you’re trying to live chemical free. So what do you do? [...]
I can’t believe it! I just made my own granola. I always thought someday I’d learn, and thanks to some inspiration from a book I’ll be reviewing soon on my other blog carp(e) libris, I thought I’d look for a recipe. It’s so much easier than I thought, and if I’d [...]
